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Akbar al Baker, CEO, Qatar Aiways talks the Dreamliner and Boeing 777 orders to be signed Paris Airshow
Video: The Chief Executive of Qatar Airways, Akbar al Baker talks to Phil Blizzard about the Boeing Dreamliner debacle and reveals his feelings when the revolutionary aircraft was grounded. He talks about their expansion plans, new routes and also reveals to AME Info that the airline will be ordering new Boeing 777s at the Paris Airshow.
President & COO, Ritz Carlton Pt 2 - Development pipeline
Video: Herve Humler, President & COO, Ritz-Carlton talks to Phil Blizzard about the brand philosophy of this luxury hospitality group. He also talks about their development pipeline in the Middle East region and the importance of the BRIC countries for future expansion.
President & COO, Ritz Carlton Pt 1 - 15 years in the UAE
Video: Herve Humler, President & COO, Ritz-Carlton talks to Phil Blizzard about the evolution of the luxury hotel group with-in the UAE. Talking at the new Ritz Carlton, Dubai he gives his views of the development of the luxury hotel sector in Dubai and the importance of the various stakeholders in driving tourism forward.
Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Pt 2 - From Munich to the UAE
Video: Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers talks about her journey in the male dominated world of a hotel management. She talks to Phil Blizzard about her career development - from hotel trainee in Munich to becoming the first female manager of a Middle East hotel and onto the prestigious Jumeirah at Etihad Towers.
Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Pt 1- The MICE sector
Video: Phil Blizzard talks to Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers about the importance of hosting the 2013 Global Summit for the World Travel & Tourism Council, which attracted President Bill Clinton and reveals what he took away when he left the hotel!. She also talks about the importance of the MICE sector which generates 35% of their business revenues and how that is expected to grow.
Adrian Bradley, CFO, Jumeirah Group - Global expansion continues
Video: This edition of Executive Views has one of the finest views as Phil Blizzard talks to Adrian Bradley, Chief Financial Officer, Jumeirah Group at their Vittaveli Resort in the heart of the Indian Ocean. With the launch of the Flydubai service to Male he talks about the important source markets for their two resorts in the Maldives, the opening of new hotels in Kuwait and Baku during 2013 and summarises their business in 2012, which was "phenomenal in Dubai".
Qatar Deputy Prime Minister receives MEED Lifetime Achievement Award
Video: The highlight of the MEED Qatar Projects 2013 Conference held in Doha was the presentation of the MEED Lifetime Achievement Award. Phil Blizzard reports on the conference and talks with the recipient of the award H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, President, Transparency Authority, Qatar. He has held numerous key posts, including Minister of Energy & Industry, also Chairman, Qatar Petroleum and President of OPEC. His Excellency is the current Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar.
Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports - A perspective on 2012 and the new Emirates A380 Concourse A
Video: Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports provides an overview of their achievements in 2013 with passenger numbers of 57.6 million exceeding the target of 56 million. Talking to Phil Blizzard in the newly opened Concourse A, dedicated to Emirates and their A380 aircraft, he talks about the new facility - from a design perspective through to operations. He also talks about expectations for 2013 and the development of the new Concourse D.
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai Pt 2 - 2013 expected to be strong and second hub not likely
Video: Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai previews the year ahead for the fledgling airline, which will see the arrival of new aircraft and further destinations being added to their ever expanding network. Phil Blizzard speaks to him about the prospect of a second operational hub, which is the model for many airlines of their stature.
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Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai Pt 1 - Maldives launch and 2012 overview
Video: With the stunning backdrop of a Maldivian Island Phil Blizzard talks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai about the launch of their service to Male, the capital of the Republic of the Maldives and the source markets for this service. He also talks about new innovations on board their Boeing 737-800 aircraft and on their achievements during 2012, he said "It was a year of maturity in the development of the airline".
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Rolls Royce, CEO Pt 2 - launch of their boldest and most dynamic car
Video: Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO, Rolls Royce Motor Cars talks to Phil Blizzard and gives an overview of their global market in 2012, indicating that the Middle East, and in particular the KSA, has not reached its full potential yet. He outlines their strategy for 2013, which includes the launch of their boldest and most dynamic Rolls Royce to date, and also provides an insight into the resurgent luxury car market by UK automobile manufacturers.
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Rolls Royce, CEO Pt 1 - Middle East market grows 26%
Video: The Middle East market has driven the global sales of luxury Rolls Royce cars to their highest annual level in the 108 year history of the company. Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO, Rolls Royce Motor Cars talks to Phil Blizzard about the factors driving this growth, where the UAE and KSA fit into their global sales top 10 and the significance of their bespoke options, with Abu Dhabi boasting the highest uptake in the world.
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President, Boeing Business Jets - Middle East a predominant region for big VIP aircraft
Video: With the delivery during 2012 of seven Boeing 747-8 'jumbo' jets to VVIP customers in the Middle East, and with orders for six Boeing Dreamliner 787s, the region is seen as a predominant market for wide bodied jets, configured for private use. Phil Blizzard, on board a Boeing 767, gives an insight into the world of private aviation whilst talking to Captain Steve Taylor, President, Boeing Business Jets about the significance of the Middle East market.
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Greg Wiebe, Global Head of Tax, KPMG Int - pt 2
Video: In part two Greg Wiebe, Head of Tax, KPMG International focuses on indirect taxation such as Value Added Tax (VAT), with the key benefit of offering governments a secure revenue source and how it could be introduced in the GCC region. He also talks to Phil Blizzard on the complexity of local taxation rules and regulations for multi-nationals as they expand their business operations, particularly in developing countries.
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Greg Wiebe, Global Head of Tax, KPMG Int - pt 1
Video: Greg Wiebe, Global Head of Tax, KPMG International, talks from a taxation perspective on the theme of "Shifting Sands and coping with changes in the Middle East and Asia regions". In conversation with Phil Blizzard he provides an insight into the global and regional taxation landscape and changes which are taking place.
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